African canadians

who were the people?
they were African people brought to Atlantic canada to be slaves.

where did they come from?
they came from Jamaica, United states, New York and West Indies, Africa.

when did they first come to Atlantic canada?
in 1782 they were brought to Atlantic canada and in 1851 communities were established all over nova Scotia.

in what parts of Atlantic canada did they live?
all over n.s including africville.

why did they live in Atlantic canada?
they were brought here to be slaves

what challenges did they encounter in atlantic canada?
they were brought from the hot weather of africa to the cold weather of new Brunswick.